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    2021 Toyota Corolla SE for sale

    Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 6.6 to 7.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

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    6.6 to 7.5 L/100 km
    Recalls
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    Toyota Corolla of the 2019 to 2026 generation
    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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    Rent a 2021 Toyota Corolla SE for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.

    2021 Toyota Corolla SE specs

    2021 Toyota Corolla SE powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
    Engine2.0L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder1.8L 4-cylinder1.8L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder
    DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
    Transmission10-speed automaticAutomatic (CVT)Automatic (CVT)6-speed manual6-speed manual
    FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
    City7.4 L/100 km7.6 L/100 km7.9 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km8.3 L/100 km
    Highway5.7 L/100 km5.9 L/100 km6.2 L/100 km6.1 L/100 km6.5 L/100 km
    Combined6.6 L/100 km6.9 L/100 km7.1 L/100 km7.2 L/100 km7.5 L/100 km
    CO₂156 g/km160 g/km166 g/km168 g/km174 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$10.23$10.70$11.01$11.16$11.63

    2021 Toyota Corolla SE: every figure

    2021 Toyota Corolla SE figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
    Displacement2.0 L2.0 L1.8 L1.8 L2.0 L
    Cylinders44444
    MPG city (US)3231302929
    MPG highway (US)4140383937
    MPG combined (US)3534333332
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)4241404038
    Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)510 L (18 cu ft)368 L (13 cu ft)368 L (13 cu ft)368 L (13 cu ft)510 L (18 cu ft)
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$1,900US$1,950US$2,050US$2,050US$2,125
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,046$2,140$2,202$2,232$2,326

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE

    • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 187 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (53), engine (41) and unknown or other (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2021 Toyota Corolla SE recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    23V8650002023-12-20air bags:sensor:occupant classificationToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop...

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    The 2021 Toyota Corolla SE: before you buy

    We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Toyota Corolla SE for sale by us right now. Buying the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE is a big decision; here is the information we have.

    Before you sign for the Corolla

    Owners filed 187 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, engine and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

    What the specs mean

    The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

    It is rated 6.6 L/100 km combined: about 20 litres every 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $10.23 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,900 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Who the Corolla suits

    It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

    Inside and out

    Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 510 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.

    Try before you buy

    Try the Corolla on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Corolla answers the big questions. Drive the Corolla on your commute before you commit to it.

    Year and trim

    If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

    Running costs

    Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.23 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$1,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Toyota Corolla SE from us first.

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    Buying the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE?

    CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2021 Toyota Corolla SE before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$1,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2046.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.